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Burbank Fire Chief reports 4,833 calls in prior year; hiring timeline set for late winter
Summary
Fire Chief Kreil told the council the department handled 4,833 calls in the past year (a 2% increase) and that written exams are complete with oral exams due in two weeks; he hopes to hire by late February or early March.
Fire Chief Kreil reported to the council that the department ended the year having responded to 4,833 calls — a 2% increase from the prior year — and outlined the recruitment timeline for firefighter/paramedic candidates. He said written exams are complete and oral exams are expected to finish within two weeks.
Chief Kreil said he hopes to complete hiring by late February or early March. The council did not take a formal vote on the report; the update was provided as part of departmental reports with no additional budget details included in the minutes.
